God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle

Is that really true? It is inferred from God’s word. In 1 Corinthians 10, it says, “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” I think sometimes God allows things to pile up on top of each other just to bring us to a place where we can’t make it without Jesus. My schedule really piled up over the last few days. I was thinking what a challenge it was going to be. Then, I ended up going to the Emergency Room with someone that ran late. It will be well after midnight before I get to bed. I’m not seeking a pity party. I would not give up a thing I am doing. It is just to say that I might be pushed toward my limits this weekend. That’s OK, because we serve a God that isn’t afraid of the impossible. He actually specializes in it. Note, I was concerned by my limits, but not God’s. With God, all things are possible. I am just thankful for the privilege of serving those in need... from a funeral to medical issues. Each is a great opportunity. Actually, on the trip to Green Bay, and even at the Hospital, I had some great time to think and ponder the things to come. Some people hate driving, but for me it is very therapeutic. I think God allows things to pile up on us so that we will turn to Him. If I could always solve it myself, I might never turn to God. Like the thorn in the flesh to Paul, heavy schedules and overwhelming circumstances can also keep us humble and dependent on God. He says that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. I can get frustrated with a heavy schedule, or I can see it as an opportunity to lean on God. So, as 1 Corinthians 10 says, we need to be cautious of our own abilities and egos. God tells us that He will always give us a way out, and I would guess that He gives an extra measure of faith when an escape is not possible. Joseph chose to separate himself from Potipher’s wife when she tried to make sexual advances toward Him. He paid a price and was jailed, but God used that to bring Joseph to a place where he could rescue his own family from a coming drought. Father, forgive us for looking at our circumstances through our eyes and not according to Your will and desire and ability. Amen